River Heights Real Estate & Houses for Sale
River Heights has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. River Heights is very quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic, although that is not the case around the railway line. On the other hand, there are approximately 10 green spaces nearby for residents to unwind in, like Umeå Park and George Archibald Memorial Park, and they are very well-spread out, which makes them easy to access. Lastly, even though this neighbourhood is not known for its lively ambience, with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities.
Transportation
The best approach to move around in River Heights is very often driving. Most real estate listings are a short car ride from the closest highway, and parking is generally easy. In contrast, commuting by public transit is challenging in River Heights. Nonetheless, residents benefit from a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is usually very close by. Active home buyers will appreciate the rather cycling-friendly nature of River Heights. More specifically, River Heights features reasonably good bicycling infrastructure. In contrast, there are relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of this part of the city, despite the fact that many daily errands can be run without a vehicle.
Housing
Most housing in River Heights was built in the 1960s and 1970s, during its largest construction boom. In this neighbourhood, the majority of buildings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. Roughly 80% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners whereas the rest are rented. This part of the city is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes.
Services
It is a short stroll to reach daycares and schools from any location in River Heights. Regarding eating, the closest supermarket in this part of the city is generally only a short walk away. Moreover, there are a fair number of choices in close proximity for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes.